Indie hip-hop is all the rage and I am about it. New kids on the block High Rule certainly take this genre to the next step. There's something about the way this duo pulls from so many genres like hip-hop, R&B, electronic, and pop music masterfully formulated into this signature bump "Basic". Beyond the overly witty lyrics, Chicago based duo certainly impresses on their … [Read more...]
Yellow Shoots – More Alive (ft. Mayo)
If you don't know Yellow Shoots, now's the time to get with it. The Philadelphia born producer teams up with soulful hip hop artist Mayo for an incredible single off Shoots' More Alive EP. The title track grinds with a downtempo sexiness and stirs with a certain steaminess emanated by Mayo's intimate vocals against Yellow Shoots' dreamy R&B soundscape. Stream "More Alive" … [Read more...]
Solo Woods delivers smooth R&B single “Lightwalk”
This new single from Solo Woods is the perfect start to your Monday. Released over the weekend, the NYC based talent put out "Lightwalk", an airy r&b tune with dreamy soundscapes. Woods carries the vocal prowess of any great musician in his realm, with unique lyrics to boot. Though the project is still very young, there is something incredibly composed and meticulous about … [Read more...]
Element – Daydream (ft. Jack Forster)
There's nothing dreamier than a track that tilts on so many different genres. Element's latest single featuring Jack Forester does just that, combining elements of pop and hip-hop with the sultriness of R&B and a banging future bass inspired drop. This track proves that Element is certainly a unique force to be reckoned with and defies the laws of sticking within one … [Read more...]
Vanessa Elisha – Out of Time (Prod. XXYYXX)
Vanessa Elisha has been out here a minute killing it with her sultry R&B vocals and her latest single "Out Of Time" is no exception to her exceptional discography. The XXYYXX produced track is slow and sexy. Vanessa Elisha is without a doubt shaping up to become the new Banks. Stream or buy "Out Of Time" below. Vanessa Elisha - Out of Time (Prod. XXYYXX) | Buy STAY IN … [Read more...]
Schoolboy Q & Anderson Paak Release Pomo-Produced Single, “Am I Wrong”
I was first introduced to rising R&B star Anderson Paak a couple summers ago from a friend who recommended his song "Drugs," and I've been hooked ever since. After getting plenty of shine on Dr. Dre's Compton album, on which he was featured on more than a handful of track, Anderson Paak has been steady grinding. Taking advantage of the spotlight his Compton features … [Read more...]
Lido & Santell – Ashley (teenage heartthrob remix)
Lido and Santell's "Ashley" is as perfect as they come but that doesn't mean a little flip isn't encouraged. teenage heartthrob adds light bubbles to the dreamy R&B track. It's sprinkled with glimmering chimes before dropping into a crazy future beat break. teenage heartthrob is small but certainly packs a punch full of talent into this remix. Lido & Santell - Ashley … [Read more...]
Banks’ New Single “Better” Is Gold
Queen B is back and no I'm not talking about Beyoncé. The real goddess is back and literally better than ever. Her new single "Better" is dripping with gold and that is no understatement. Following her 2014 Goddess LP, "Better" is the first single off her forthcoming sophomore album. The track was released yesterday as a video that depicts the LA songstress covered in gold body … [Read more...]
